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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.62, 1,485.30 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.62, 1,485.30 and 503 is: 754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.62 : 1,485.30 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.62/1,485.30 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.62x = 1,485.30 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.62x = 747,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,105.90/990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.18

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